Today's installment in the Muses of Megret "Homemaking Mini-Series" focuses on entertaining, namely, dinner parties. When I say "dinner parties" I mean the inviting over of other families and their kids, not just no-kids, black tie affairs. Even a humdrum night with friends...
During the month of April, I will be posting random blurbs about homemaking and housekeeping. It doesn't have to be drudgery -- it can be fun, and it can be creative! Take for instance the gift closet. Ever heard of one? Do you have one already? A gift closet is a space...
I had a desk in my room as far back as I can remember. My first desk was a small, junior-sized wooden, stained desk that was later painted several times. I spent hours and hours at the desk, in a corner of my room all my own, busying myself with activities such as stringing...
I spent my weekend (most of it, anyway) painting. I had always been dissatisfied with our spare bedroom-turned-study, seeing as I was in a rush to get everything painted when we first moved in 3 years ago and didn't move past a pale, boring ivory when selecting the color...
I can't believe November's half over already! My original goal in past years was to have 75% of my holiday shopping done by November 1st. This year? Not so much. I am happy to report that I have begun shopping, though, and my new projected date to finish is December 1st. ...
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